Fr Vincent Victor Menezes

Dob : 03.11.1945

Ordained : 23.10.1974

Dod:   20.05.2021

We would like to thank our Bishop, Rev Dr Peter Paul Saldanah for arranging and carrying out the funeral rites. We also thank Rev Fr Roque D'Sa, Parish Priest and Rev Fr Lancy D'Souza, Assistant Parish Priest of St Ferrer Church, Valencia, for being a part of the rites.

Very special thanks to Rev Fr Anil D'Souza, Director of St Zuze Vaz Home in Jeppu for rendering ceaseless service throughout Fr Menezes' ordeal at the hospital. Our special thanks also go to all priests and nuns of St Zuze Vaz Home for their continual prayers. We also thank the Caretakers of St Zuze Vaz Home for rendering all services during Fr Menezes' stay.

We also thank the Doctors, Nurses, Nuns and Administrative staff of the Fr Mullers Hospital, Kankanady, who provided ongoing care and treatment.

We also thank Mr Luvi Pinto for all his help during funeral services.

Very special thanks to all our relatives and friends for standing with us in prayers and extending love, support and encouragement, in person or through telephone calls/messages everyday ever since Fr Menezes' hospitalization.

Very special thanks to all those who offered soothing words of condolences personally and through telephone calls/messages, and also on Daijiworld.

Last but not least, we thank the Daijiworld Media Publicity.

May God richly bless you all and we will remain forever indebted to each one of you for all that you have done for us in our trying times.

Fr Vincent Menezes had lived a simple and virtuous life, ever ready to help the needy. A very principled and disciplined human being. Not only did he perform his pastoral duties conscientiously, but he also touched countless hearts through his Retreats, sermons, writings and deeds. He had been prayerful since his early childhood and always awed and loved the lives of Saints, drawing inspiration to lead his own life. Undoubtedly, he led a holy and saintly life extolling the virtues of the Creator. He was a solid pillar in our family holding everyone together by constantly providing strength, support and stability. What he has done for us and others is beyond words. He guided us through the ups and downs of our lives at all times. His expert and religious counsel and moral support, helped us immensely in the shaping of our pious lives. We feel bereft and lost with his absence amongst us today.

May the departed soul of our beloved family member, Vincy Dattu rest in Heavenly bliss in the glorious presence of our Creator, Abba Father and Saviour, Lord Jesus Christ.

With Love and Gratitude,

Menezes Family, Valencia 

Click here for Obituary